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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Lisa on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement/page/2#post-1585073 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 19:36:52 +0000 Lisa 1585073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't think so.  I adore my nude ballet flats so much I purchased a back up pair for when mine need replacing. rachylou on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement/page/2#post-1585055 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 18:52:57 +0000 rachylou 1585055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh I do that often enough. And then I mourn when they are no longer available, lol. Isabel on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement/page/2#post-1585044 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 18:07:31 +0000 Isabel 1585044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't think that it is crazy at all. If it is part of your look AND you love them AND they work really well in your life, I would say it is BRILLIANT ! If you think of someone like Karl Lagerfeld, Carolina Herrar and many others who have a type of "uniform" , that is what they do.  I like to do that too and am bummed when a place stops carrying a basic for me. Like t shirts.   Anyway, enjoy them !  : )  Astrid on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement/page/2#post-1585040 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 17:48:11 +0000 Astrid 1585040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Got them today! They have different colored laces, but I like it. To be honest I had totally forgotten how they felt like when they were not broken in yet. My old pair looks even worse next to the new ones... Astrid on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement/page/2#post-1584526 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 12:59:53 +0000 Astrid 1584526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Carole, I agree! Ideally I want all my shoes to be all day walking shoes, travel or not, but of course shoes like that aren't easy to find. Texstyle - good call on the hiking shoes. I think if you find a brand or model that works for you then you should stick with it. Both my hiking boots and my hiking shoes are Meindl. Thanks Lara - I don't think I've ever duplicated immediately, I guess because for me it usually takes time to identify the wardrobe workhorses and by then the item usually isn't available any longer. Puppycat, I don't have a big problem with size because my feet are one of the most common sizes for women, but I have wide feet and a lot of shoes are just too narrow for me. Glad you got a new replacement pair for your Clarks booties. I can understand why you're sad about letting the original ones go, but with five years they have definitely made their contribution! puppycat on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement/page/2#post-1584304 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 19:22:28 +0000 puppycat 1584304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes---with a size 12 foot you better damn well duplicate if you find something you love!! I wear TOMS for casual weekend footwear here in SoCal and have them in solid black, solid olive, multicolor dark jewel tone stripes (surprisingly versatile with jeans and any color top) and sparkly silver shimmer (I wear these to dressy casual events with all-black artsy outfits and always get compliments). I used to have orange suede also but my thing for orange passed and I ended up selling them on Ebay.   Whoops, didn't realize I had so many. Not exact duplicates but I have a collection of Clarks mid heel black leather booties because they go with all my work outfits, give me a bit of height, and can be worn all day without pain.   I have them in smooth black leather and black suede. Today due to this thread I actually put the smooth pair in the donation pile (holding back a few tears, sniff sniff.) I have had them for at least 5 years and have worn them twice a week.  They still look decent but the soles are past their prime and it's time to let them go.  Luckily Clarks makes variations of these every season. I found a new-without-tags pair on Ebay that's on its way... I still feel a pang letting the originals go...now I'm looking for a duplicate suede pair.... I actually love those Clarks so much that last year I even bought a Clarks bootie with a towering (for me) 3 inch heel that actually works as a Saturday-night going-out shoe. My best friend's husband plays in a rock band and she often invites me to his shows. I rock those high heel Clarks with black jeans and feel tall and glamorous....and my feet only hurt a little (as opposed to a lot, as they do in any other high heel). Anonymous on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement/page/2#post-1584298 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 18:32:28 +0000 Anonymous 1584298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Not crazy at all! In fact when I am in love with something, I will buy a duplicate immediately because I know that if I don't I will regret is later. My DD buys duplicate of boots and sneakers she loves. texstyle on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement/page/2#post-1584297 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 18:30:08 +0000 texstyle 1584297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, it makes perfect sense to buy the same thing - I just got some UGG sneakers in another color because I love the first pair and I buy the same Merrells for hiking year after year. Carole on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement/page/2#post-1584284 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 17:11:26 +0000 Carole 1584284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sounds super smart to me...especially for shoes! And especially this type of shoe! Having a comfortable all day walking travel shoe is a HEWI for me so when I find one...I'm doubling up! Astrid on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement/page/2#post-1584282 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 17:01:16 +0000 Astrid 1584282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ La Pedestrienne, good point about declining quality and moving production... Eliza, yes you do. I definitely think buying a few versions of the perfect shoe for you makes sense if you're hard to fit or have problems. And if the shoes help you improve after injury they're worth it! Eliza on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement/page/2#post-1584239 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 15:46:44 +0000 Eliza 1584239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, especially comfortable shoes. Just had my foot surgeon relate unexpected improvement to my new shoes, which worked perfectly on a 10 mile a day 2 week walking trip (miracles happen). I duplicated the black pair I had, added a summer weight mesh pair in pewter (the others are dark suede with patent trim) and a burgundy pair. Yes, it is crazy. but I am a walker when possible and I have already put lots of miles on my first pair.  Weather permitting, I reach for them often and have never had shoes completely live up to my traveling needs, even before my injury. It is great piece of mind that I can travel easily with these in all seasons; they are even very light lightweight.  I had another pair of burgundy sneakers years ago and every time I wore them, someone commented on them.  Don't I make you feel fine about another pair in comparison to this post-recovery lunacy?  LaPed on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement#post-1584237 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 15:44:17 +0000 LaPed 1584237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, goodness, I've owned duplicates in just about every category. Skirts, dresses, jeans, tops, shoes/boots/sandals. With shoes especially I'm always worried that the company will tweak the design or move production overseas (I'm looking at you, Doc Martens, Blundstones, and Chacos...), so I don't mind having an overlapping backup pair.  I'v never duplicated a coat, though I had one jacket that I got rid of years ago which I wouldn't mind finding an identical replacement for... but I'm pretty sure it's a lost cause.  Astrid on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement#post-1584179 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 10:51:52 +0000 Astrid 1584179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Gigi - I agree with you, to a certain degree. I think it depends a bit on what kind of item we're talking about and how often you replace things with the exact same item. It also depends on the way you wear the items. I think there are items I could replace one to one down the road, but I would pair them with different things over time. And even though the shoes were a constant over the last three years my clothes changed a lot. Mostly because of weight loss, but I guess it would have been similar even without it. Thanks Elizabeth! Good for you that you duplicated your Josef Seibels. I tried them too three years ago because Angie recommended them so strongly, but they didn't work as well for me. But I think they probably have a similar function for you as my burgundy sneakers... Thanks Anne -it's true, often items aren't available anymore. I guess it works best with shoes or similar products, when you have classic styles that are relaunched regularly. Thanks Colette! Joy, those look versatile! But I can understand finding new favourites now and then... Anonymous on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement#post-1584111 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 03:43:38 +0000 Anonymous 1584111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've done it, especially with shoes.  I'm now on my fourth pair of pewter ballet flats, all exactly alike.  They are so comfortable and cute and can be worn with almost anything.  However, I'm beginning to reach more for my pointy toed silver flats these days.  Colette on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement#post-1584107 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 03:29:08 +0000 Colette 1584107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Not crazy at all. I think it makes good sense. Especially for workhorse comfy shoes! Glad you ordered them. anne on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement#post-1584065 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 01:24:30 +0000 anne 1584065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, why not. I have hardly ever done it, but there are items I would have duplicated if I could (cos it  takes a while to work out that they're a workhorse and then you can't find them any more). Plus for me, there are budgetary constraints. I think Gigi makes some good precautionary points, but for someone on your small, considered wardrobe plan, I think if you really find them so useful then it will be fine. Elizabeth P on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement#post-1584029 Sun, 15 Nov 2015 23:22:20 +0000 Elizabeth P 1584029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I duplicated my black patent Josef Seibel sneakers... I realized I was almost "saving" them as I felt they were so me, I didn't want to wear them out or ruin them.  Yet they are exactly the type of shoe you shouldn't' worry about.  By having the back up pair, I can now wear the originals at will, so I am actually enjoying them more.  So yes, totally get it for this type of shoe.  I probably wouldn't for something that may change a bit with trends.  Glad you ordered them! Gigi on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement#post-1584018 Sun, 15 Nov 2015 22:19:53 +0000 Gigi 1584018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Interesting thread. I will be a bit of a spanner, though! I like what Lyn said, that it is not crazy but safe. I have often tried to find an exact replacement when something starts wearing out but often cannot find one. But in hindsight, I am glad that I had to buy something different. I think it forces me to reevaluate my style and try new things; it keeps me from getting in a rut. That being said, most of my dressing is not for superpractical purposes--I work at home, so most of my clothes are just what tickles my fancy. If you have a very pressing practical need for a particular style of shoe (and this sounds like it might be the situation here), then it might be worth it to duplicate. I would probably look around at other options too, though, in case I might be able to find something that I like just as well or even better. Astrid on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement#post-1584017 Sun, 15 Nov 2015 22:15:35 +0000 Astrid 1584017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks everyone! I did order them, I definitely still love them and would be sad if I wouldn't be able to wear them anymore. Seems like this is more common than I thought. unfrumped on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement#post-1584009 Sun, 15 Nov 2015 22:01:39 +0000 unfrumped 1584009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sounds fine to me. I think also it makes a lot of sense for gear as noted above, because you will want the known comfort-performance, and maybe there's not quite the style turnover there is for other clothing (not being in the front wave of fashionable athleticwear!). That said, I've tried to be careful about getting stuck in a rut on some things--though often I can't find the exact replacement, so that takes care of that !--and instead analyze what I liked about someting so I could list the characteristics that seemed to work well. In your case you might have noted, "burgundy leather low-cut lace up sneaker" and if yours were sold out, you could search for similar. I know I also need to branch out even more, but noting items that proved to be workhorses and trying to see what were the defining features--was it color, length, fabrication? --like "boxy 3-season sweater (s)  in camel and/or gray " has helped me "strike" when something turns up. kerlyn on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement#post-1583984 Sun, 15 Nov 2015 20:04:28 +0000 kerlyn 1583984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I say go for it!  I wish I had bought a spare pair of my favorite running shoes last year.  They were the prettiest gray and fuchsia combo.  This year the colors weren't so pretty and some were absolutely obnoxious bright color combos!   Alassë on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement#post-1583982 Sun, 15 Nov 2015 20:04:01 +0000 Alassë 1583982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ No, not crazy. It sounds smart to me. gryffin on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement#post-1583978 Sun, 15 Nov 2015 19:59:55 +0000 gryffin 1583978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have an entire shelf of duplicates:  first I wear merrel breeze/merrel ice clogs as summer/winter slipper/house shoes.  I have two pair of each.  My ariat heritage II lacer paddock boots.  Best boots ever and I have two pairs on hold.  Aquatalia undy - best waterproof boot ever bought a spare, ariat r toe cowboy boots - dinged toe of original and it's holding up with repair but i have a spare just in case, gentle soul bay unique - best ballerina flat ever in black leather and suede - got back ups.  There could be more.  I have a very consistent style, each shoe is essential to my style.  Kicking myself that I did not duplicate my keen hiking boots.  All are supremely comfortable.  Very happy to do this it works well for me!! Firecracker (Sharan) on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement#post-1583974 Sun, 15 Nov 2015 19:15:14 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1583974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I haven't done it, but it makes sense to me. Nebraskim on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement#post-1583961 Sun, 15 Nov 2015 18:08:49 +0000 Nebraskim 1583961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Chiming in to say yes, but perhaps it's only we repeaters who are posting. I have serially replaced my Sanita clogs and I have two identical white Gap denim jackets, one in an XL and one in L, because I wear them so much and the size difference allows for more layering. I have a definite style and I repeat and replace items frequently. Probably not a great trend, but especially for shoes, I know what works. In this case, I would most definitely repeat those sneakers because you know the fit and that they integrate into your wardrobe. Bonnie on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement#post-1583956 Sun, 15 Nov 2015 17:35:18 +0000 Bonnie 1583956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My skinny jeans are all the same brand, just different colors. I have two pairs of the same Keen low hikers bought a year apart. I bought my new tunic in the two different colors it came in. I feel wise, not crazy, for buying what works. Joyce B on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement#post-1583930 Sun, 15 Nov 2015 16:18:39 +0000 Joyce B 1583930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Astrid. I will keep them on my looking for list. Astrid on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement#post-1583924 Sun, 15 Nov 2015 16:12:17 +0000 Astrid 1583924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Elly, Karie and Peri! I just placed the order. And there weren't that many pairs left in my size, so you're right that the burgundy might not be available for much longer. The newer red they have is much brighter and not my thing at all. And I definitely think they still work well for my style and my life. ETA Elly, I hope you find a good replacement! Peri on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement#post-1583917 Sun, 15 Nov 2015 16:02:51 +0000 Peri 1583917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Absolutely....especially shoes. For perfect shoes I would probably buy in triplicates! Karie on "Have you ever bought the same thing as replacement?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-ever-bought-the-same-thing-as-replacement#post-1583915 Sun, 15 Nov 2015 16:02:35 +0000 Karie 1583915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have done this in the past, and more than once. You won't regret it! What you will regret, though, is if you don't get them, then try to get them later and they are no longer available. You already know you'll wear them, so there's nothing crazy about it!